Reflection on poetry

 Now you get to think about a poem you have read and will reflect critically. Imagine for this assignment that you are a literary critic and will be published in a leading literary magazine. Choose one of the poems from this week’s readings. Write a 350- to 700-word essay that reflects on what you liked about the poem or what drew you to it. Consider the following areas in your response: Identify common elements, structures, forms, and terminology of the poem. Describe the use of imagery, symbolism, and figurative language in the writer used. Consider also the central idea and the emotional impact. Format your essay with title page consistent with either MLA or APA guidelines as this is meant as a formal writing assignment for this course. Poems to choose from: Kim Addonizio, First Poem for You 112 Laure-Anne Bosselaar, Stillbirth 303 Gwendolyn Brooks, We Real Cool Jericho Brown, Hustle 112 Gregory Corso, Marriage 114 E. E. Cummings, (Me up at does) Natalie Diaz, My Brother at 3 a.m. 159 Carolyn Forché, The Colonel 185 Katie Ford, Still-Life 158 Jessica Greenbaum, A Poem for S. 335 Terrance Hayes, Liner Notes for an Imaginary Playlist 113 Bob Hicok, A Primer 74 Jay Hopler, That Light One Finds in Baby Pictures 158 A. Van Jordan, af•ter•glow 67 Randall Mann, Pantoum 302 Sebastian Matthews, Buying Wine 69 Naomi Shihab Nye, Wedding Cake 336 Gregory Orr, The River 302 Jack Ridl, Repairing the House 395 Adam Scheffler, Woman and Dogs 67